The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip

Finally I can manage to make

in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I

drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips

best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

that I would not see

me a crooked awkward smile and

His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of

looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me

awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and

the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging

he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the

I liked to see him squirm

even more.

way I was making Aiden squirm

angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said

head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to

and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought

“A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and

if I was okay after causing my somber mood

me from afar and took a picture of

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show

to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk

I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you

up on this old guy would you? I was

years and you’re not even that old. “I

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and